On a night when goal-line technology was on trial, there was no doubt that the ball was sailing over the line from the moment it left Welbeck’s boot

The Old Trafford pair of Danny Welbeck and Ashley Young combined superbly to give new boss Roy Hodgson a victory on his Wembley debut, following a win in Norway last Saturday.

Manchester United’s in-form Young was the match-winner there and last night it was Welbeck, who scored his first senior goal for England.

So the United boys appear to be taking out their title frustration on England’s opponents.

But the match generally was not as good as Welbeck’s superb finish.

It certainly didn’t enhance the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

And Belgium were denied an equaliser 12 minutes from time, when Guillaume Gillet hit the post from 30 yards.

But for now, England will settle for a winning – if largely unimpressive – send-off to Euro 2012.

Belgium suffered a major blow before a ball had been kicked last night. Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany aggravated an injury in the pre-match warm up and had to withdraw after being named as his side’s skipper.

He was replaced by Timmy Simons, Belgium’s most-experienced player at 35.

That disruption, though, didn’t prevent Belgium from making a confident start.

They had the ball in the England net in the 17th minute and even though it was rightly disallowed, it was still costly for the Three Lions.

Dries Mertens pushed Gary Cahill in the back and propelled the Chelsea defender into a sickening collision with on-rushing goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Mertens promptly rolled the ball over the line – but the goal was disallowed and the Belgian winger was booked.

Sadly for Hodgson, Cahill had to be substituted, with Joleon Lescott replacing him and again impressing.

A niggling first half, with the play constantly interrupted by fouls, saw Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have two scoring opportunities.

The Arsenal teenager lost his footing on the first occasion, then sent his second effort swerving wide.

Scott Parker and Jan Vertonghen could well be team-mates at Spurs next season but there was no sign of that just before half-time when the midfi elder was booked for a late lunge on the centre-half.

Welbeck then made no mistake when he had his chance in the 36th minute.

Young slipped a neat pass into his path and Welbeck brilliantly chipped Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, his team-mate when he was on loan at Sunderland.

On a night when goal-line technology was on trial, there was no doubt that the ball was sailing over the line from the moment it left Welbeck’s boot.

Skipper Steven Gerrard was then denied a goal by Simons’ block during a bombardment of the Belgium goal.

And at the other end, Chelsea-bound Eden Hazard attempted a long-range effort but it was comfortable for Hart.

A better hit by the midfielder was also dealt with easily by the Man City keeper.

England almost made it 2-0 eight minutes from time, when lively substitute Jermain Defoe hit the post.

Substitute Wayne Rooney ended the match as England captain, when Gerrard went off seven minutes from the end.